avlyst

cancelled · verb

Definition
A decision has been made not to hold or proceed with an event or activity that was previously planned.
Inflections
avlyst, avlyser, avlyste, avlyst
Origin
The word 'avlyst' comes from the Old Norse word 'aflys' which means to 'give up' or 'cancel'. It is composed of the prefix 'av-' (meaning 'off' or 'away') and the verb 'lyse' (meaning 'to announce' or 'to declare'). So, literally, it means to 'announce off' or 'declare away'.

Examples

Konserten ble dessverre avlyst på grunn av dårlig vær.Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled due to bad weather.
Møtet er avlyst.The meeting is cancelled.
De måtte avlyse bryllupet.They had to cancel the wedding.
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